Ex Voto: An Account of the Sacro Monte or New Jerusalem at Varallo-Sesia / With Some Notice of Tabachetti's Remaining Work at the Sanctuary of Crea

Name: Ex Voto: An Account of the Sacro Monte or New Jerusalem at Varallo-Sesia / With Some Notice of Tabachetti's Remaining Work at the Sanctuary of Crea
Author: Samuel Butler

By Samuel Butler

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An illustrated study examines the history, artistic program, and devotional purpose of the Sacro Monte at Varallo-Sesia, describing its sequence of chapels and life-size terra-cotta tableaux that reenact biblical scenes. The narrative combines travel observation with art-historical analysis of painters and sculptors such as Gaudenzio Ferrari, Tabachetti, Paracca, and others, discussing authorship and stylistic attributions, chapel-by-chapel descriptions of key episodes from Genesis to the Passion, and the sanctuary's development and aims. Final chapters assess Tabachetti's later work at Crea and reflect on restorations, interpretations of individual figures, and the site’s role as a pedagogical and devotional landscape.

About the Author

Samuel Butler

Samuel Butler was an English novelist, essayist, and social critic, known for his satirical and thought-provoking works. His most famous novel, "Erewhon," published in 1872, presents a unique utopian society that challenges contemporary Victorian values and explores themes of evolution and morality. Butler's writings often reflect his interest in science and philosophy, as seen in his essays and critiques of Darwinism in "Evolution, Old & New." He also authored travel narratives, such as "Alps and Sanctuaries of Piedmont and the Canton Ticino," showcasing his keen observations of culture and landscape. Butler's literary contributions continue to resonate, marking him as a significant figure in 19th-century literature.